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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 378.04 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 378.04 and 186.60 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 378.04 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/378.04 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 378.04 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 70,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,542.26/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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